Jewels spiral down and wait
Patiently
In revered silence
Sound of wind chimes carry
Memories to the pointed ears
Honeysuckle
Sweet and supple
Ripens the air to dusk.
The ceremony begins.

Twirling, tantalizing, tormenting
The onlookers with
Bewilderment.
Beauty seduces the eye.
Veined wings, miniature wings
Of floral delicacies halo-ing the tiny heads
Adorn the enchanted beings
Who sleep between raindrops and surays.
By night
These elegant myths dance with the fireflies and
bats,
Birth the nocturnal raibow
Fairy Tale 
by Mellissa Cox
Shower green pastures at dawn with mischieveious
gems.
How mysterious these beautiful beings seem
When they might hypnotize the onlookers
Into a glorious sleep, resting by the locks
Weave gold, cinnamon and honey within the threads to create
A crown of beauty upon the blessed mortal head.
Simplicity of the human heart prevents
The understanding of such magical nymphs
So we are challenged to delve deep within our souls
To unearth the inner child
Who believes in magic
Of sorcerers, witches and ghosts
Elves, goblins and lost souls.

Let it be that if ever one is blessed enough to cry
The sight of a pixie in the shadow, let it be I.
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Night's Rainbow by Tamala Gilbert
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